Legal Information Clerk

Legal Information Clerk

The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is committed to pursuing justice through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenses in the City of Virginia Beach. Our office plays a critical role in ensuring public safety and upholding the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a part-time Legal Information Clerk position. This role requires an individual who are highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to the effective operation of the criminal justice system. This position will involve covering some front-desk responsibilities, including receptionist duties, opening case files, conducting criminal history checks, and providing additional clerical support as needed (schedule is to be determined). This position will be VCIN/NCIC certified within 3 months of the start date.

We welcome applicants who are dependable, professional, and eager to support a fast-paced legal environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enter and update case-related data in our electronic case management system
• Open criminal and civil case files
• Run criminal histories for new files and upon request
• Generate and review internal reports
• Perform clerical tasks such as copying, scanning, filing, answering phones, and distributing documents
• Follow all office and team policies and procedures

Preferences:

• Academic degree in criminal justice or similar field
• Prior professional experience with a Virginia Court or a Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
• Background in the criminal justice field
• Familiarity with or certification in NCIC/VCIN for running criminal records
• Proficient data entry skills and attention to data integrity
• Experience working with legal or law enforcement databases and systems (e.g., CMS, eProsecutor, PISTOL, Axon Records)
• Previous clerical experience, including file organization, copying, and phone handling

This position is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth's Attorney. The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.